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United Kingdom — VanSky Motorhome Comfort Index

Daily data: warmth, sun and sea across the world

VanSky comfort index for United Kingdom — 1129 cities with daily updated weather data. Compare temperature, wind, solar output, and sea conditions to choose the best spot for your motorhome.

Cities: 1129 Updated: 15 Apr, 03:12 Open-Meteo
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Dhekelia 90
Saint Peters 68
Margate 68
Ramsgate 68
Broadstairs 68
Wakefield 67
Consett 67
Ossett 67
Darton 67
Horbury 67
Ipswich 66
Woodbridge 66
Kesgrave 66
Enniskillen 65
Bristol 64

VanSky Index

Weather index for vanlifers: from 0 to 100. Calculated daily from real weather data — temperature, precipitation, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, storm, downpour
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated every 3h

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Dhekelia 90
  2. 2 Saint Peters 68
  3. 3 Margate 68
  4. 4 Ramsgate 68
  5. 5 Broadstairs 68

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Gorseinon 34
  2. 2 Swansea 34
  3. 3 Gourock 35
  4. 4 Holyhead 35
  5. 5 Peterhead 35

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in United Kingdom for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for United Kingdom?
Weather data for all cities in United Kingdom is updated every 3 hours from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom — fuel prices

Updated: 12.04.2026

Diesel

$2.75 /l

£2.03 · €2.33/l

107 of 120

pricier than 88% of countries

Petrol

$2.24 /l

£1.66 · €1.90/l

100 of 120

pricier than 83% of countries

LPG

$1.28 /l

£0.95 · €1.09/l

39 of 45

pricier than 84% of countries

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